Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Classical Civilizations from Concordia University, Montreal, and is currently applying for his master’s in the same field. His areas of interest are Greek history from the Classical period through the conquests of Alexander the Great, as well as the ancient Greek language. He loves nothing more than to share his passion for history with anyone who will listen, and even with those who won’t.
Education
BASc Classical Civilizations — Concordia University
Areas of Expertise
The Harsh Laws of Draco That Became Ancient Athens’ First Written Law Code
Before Athens became a democracy, it had some of ancient Greece’s harshest laws. The Draconian laws of Draco have become synonymous with archaic severity.
The Strange Political System of Ancient Sparta That Had Two Kings
Ancient Sparta was a diarchy, with two kings sharing rule of the military state. Despite limits to their power, many Spartan kings made their mark on history.
The 10 Most Famous Ancient Greeks That Everyone Should Know
Ancient Greece produced some of the world’s most famous philosophers, historians, playwrights, and politicians. Meet ten of Greece’s most famous men.
How Octavian Turned Rome Against Mark Antony
Whoever controlled Rome controlled the world. Here’s how Octavian used propaganda to turn the Romans against Mark Antony and claim power.
Why Augustus Adopted Apollo as His Patron Deity
Augustus masterfully used ideology and propaganda to reinvent Rome with himself at its head, which included adopting Apollo as his patron god.
In Ancient Greece “Miasma” Was a Spiritual Pollution That Could Infect an Entire City
In ancient Greece, miasma was spiritual pollution caused by committing taboo actions. Without purification, it could contaminate entire families.
Thucydides, the Greek Historian Who Fought in the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides stands out as both a player and observer of ancient Greece. He led Athens’ armies in the Peloponnesian War and wrote a history of the conflict.
The Lost Ancient Prequel to the Iliad and Its Stories
The events that led up to the Trojan War were recorded in a lost epic poem called the Cypria. What do we know about the lost work?
How Temples Governed the Economic and Political Life of Ancient Mesopotamia
The temples of ancient Mesopotamia were more than just religious buildings; they served important administrative and economic functions for the community.
What Is the Role of Morality in Homer’s Iliad?
Homer’s Iliad is about the destructive pursuit of honor set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, but how does the poem depict morality?
The Lost Epic Stories of the Theban Cycle That Inspired Greek Tragedy
The Theben Cycle of epic poems explains much of the mythical history of Thebes. What do we know about this lost literature?
The Epic Homecoming of the Greek Warriors From Troy That Inspired Ancient Art
With their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but the journey home, recorded in the Nostoi, proved an even greater trial.